HOME REMEDIES TO GET RID OF BELLY FAT

Health, they say, is wealth.  This means taking proper care of your health accords you a huge benefit of staying on top of any situations of life, financial lack inclusive. When you are healthy, sky is the beginning of what you can achieve. 

Another adage says ‘Charity begins at home.’  There are lots of health issues that spring out from our lifestyles and how we handle ourselves at home, especially what we put into our systems. (intakes)

Hence, there are home remedies to get rid of so many illnesses in our bodies, which begins from checking on our body weight, and belly fat.

We are going to look at different kinds of home remedies to get rid of this popular problem (Belly Fat). The first kind this blog will address is how you can use consumption of Fruits and Vegetables to bring about a healthy life at the comfort of your home.  A deliberate decision to stay healthy by consciously picking what you store and eat in your home.

Fruits and vegetables have lots of essential nutrients that can help you enjoy good and sound health. They can be used as home remedies for losing belly fat. I am going to mention few of them in this article and discuss how you can use them to your advantage in terms of achieving your ultimate desires.

FRUITS

Apples  

These are so rich in dietary fiber, that makes your tummy full and reduces food cravings and excessive eating. Apples have a series of nutrients and vitamins that the body needs. There is a saying that goes ‘An apple a day and drives the doctor away.’ If one can consistently consume at least an apple every day, there will be a drastic reduction in your body weight and belly fat.

Lemon  

Lemon promotes weight loss and a healthy life. It is very high in fiber, and a good source of vitamin C. Lemon gets rid of all accumulated toxins in the system, which are some of the causes of belly fat. It’s also rich in soluble fiber which helps in shedding belly fat.  Squeezing lemon juice into a cup of warm water in the morning rejuvenates the body system and gives it a good start.  

Watermelon

Watermelon, as the name implies, contains over 90 percent of water. It easily digests and helps in burning calories. The high-water content of watermelon helps a lot in digesting food intakes. You can eat it by itself, or add it to your smoothie.

Strawberry

Strawberry contains a lot of fiber which helps the blood stream absorb any sugar intake, contributing immensely to losing belly fat. It also aids in food digestion and helps promote smooth bowel movements. Its low calories also contributes to losing belly fat fast.

Orange

Orange is a very rich source of antioxidants and it is very low in calories. It’s high in fiber and water content. The fiber content reduces frequent eating and makes your body remain full for a longer period of time. Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin C.  These and more contents of orange make it very effective in losing belly fat.

Summary

Fruits can be consumed in different ways to achieve the goal of losing belly fat. Apart from eating them fresh as they are, one can also blend two or more together mixed with water or your choice of liquid, but water preferably, to make smoothie. They can also be prepared as a fruit salad or even be added to your meals.

VEGETABLES

There are some vegetables that can naturally burn belly fat and can be well prepared at home. Consuming these vegetables will go a long way in giving a great relief and a landmark reduction in belly fat. Some of these life changing vegetables are listed below:

Carrot

Carrots contain both soluble and insoluble fiber which help fight against belly fat. Carrots can be added with other vegetables and fruits to make a smoothie or even a salad. It is also very delicious when eaten alone.

Mint Leaf

Mint leaf is known for its low calorie content. It helps the body achieve a smoother digestion and thereby reduces or eliminates belly fat. Mint leaves can be blended and the juice extracted for a nutritious drink. It can also be added to other green leaves as ingredients for a great soup. This aspect will be discussed further in the next article under home-made-soups.

Cucumber

Cucumber contains over 90% of water and its very low in calories. The water content aids in easy digestion and helps the body avoid constipation. Using cucumbers to lose body weight brings immense results within short period of time.  The great fiber content in cucumber makes it a highly recommended recipe for losing belly fat. Adding cucumber to our everyday consumption helps in digestion, and losing the extra fat. Slice and eat a cucumber on daily basis, or even making it your snacks goes a long way in giving us that good health we desire.

Spinach

Insoluble fiber is known to be the key element that helps in losing fat, and spinach contains a lot of this fiber.  This makes spinach one of the most essential ingredients in weight loss.  It cleanses and detoxifies the digestive system and it is a great tool for smoother bowel movement.  Spinach can be blended, mixed with other veggies to make a nutritious drink and smoothie. It can also be used to cook a soup, or added to your salad.

Ginger Root

Ginger root is highly recommended to burn belly fat. It works as an antioxidant and aids digestion. It makes you feel full for a long time, reducing your calorie intake.  Drinking a cup of ginger tea before you sleep reduces bloating, which in turn helps with belly fat.

Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli and cauliflower are very nutritious and they both contain vitamin C.  They are rich in dietary fiber, which helps in losing belly fat. Apart from the fact that fiber in them fills you up and reduces your daily consumption rate, cauliflower helps in preventing bloating. Both can be cooked together for a delicious meal; you can add them while preparing your meal. Steamed broccoli and cauliflower can be added to your salad.  Although these vegetables are great sources of nutrients, it is advisable that they are eaten for either breakfast or lunch as they take a bit longer to digest.

Onion

Onion is a very good homemade recipe for losing belly fat.  The rich soluble fiber content in onion and its low calories make it very suitable and effective for breaking down the big tummy. Onion can be eaten raw, blended into a soup or used as a drink. One can also use onion to garnish and add flavor to your salad.  It is also a powerful source of antioxidants.

Conclusion

In our next series, we are going to look at some home-made drinks and soups that can help us punch out belly fat.

Thank you for reading.  Kindly drop your comments and questions below.

 

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